This page is maintained by Organizers. [u][b]NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project:[/b][/u] (Tons of Information!) [url=https://attra.ncat.org/]Official Website[/url] [u][b]SuperTherm:[/b][/u] [url=http://www.supertherm.

net/]Link to Company Website[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQqRPcCD8DA&feature=related]Demonstration[/u rl] [u][b]List of Codes and Ordinances in Austin:[/b][/u] [url=http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/thecodeofthecityofausti ntexas?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:austin_tx$anc=]Listing here[/u rl] [u][b]Gardening in Austin:[/b][/u] [url=http://gardeninglaunchpad.com/article/austinsoil.html]The Dirt on Austin So il[/url] [url=http://gardeninglaunchpad.com/article/herbsoil.html]Tips for Herbs[/url] [u][b]Soil:[/b][/u] [url=http://files.meetup.com/2182741/Soil%20Revitalisation.ppt]Soil Revitalisati on.ppt[/url] [url=http://www.agroforestry.net/pubs/Sheet_Mulching.html]Sheet Mulching[/url] [url=http://designoutlaw.com/images/nutrients-and-deficiencies.jpg]Nutrients and Deficiencies[/url] [url=http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/214.html]Soil Texture (Great We bsite for General Gardening Questions)[/url] [url=http://www.ndhealth.gov/wq/sw/z1_nps/pdf_files/soil_texture_feel_test.pdf]D etermining Soil Texture by the Feel Method[/url] [url=http://www.vcmga.org/2009_Feb26.html]One Method of Amending Clay Soil[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBclt0Fd0gI]Amending Clay Video (Wait to see the soil near the end...AMAZING)[/url] [url=http://www.grow-it-organically.com/gardening-in-sandy-soil.html]Growing in Sandy Soil[/url] [url=http://www.plantanswers.com/garden_column/march04/1.htm]Fixing pH[/url] [u][b]Soil Life:[/b][/u] (Beneficial Creatures for the Garden) [url=http://kerryg.hubpages.com/hub/Attracting-Beneficial-Insects-To-Your-Garden ]Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Garden[/url] [url=https://files.me.com/fredandjeannehoffman/v6bazy]Plants That Attract Benefi cial Insects[/url] [u][b]Plant Database:[/b][/u] [url=www.pfaf.org]Plants for a Future[/url] [u][b]Companion Planting:[/b][/u] (To prevent pests, strengthen plants) [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companion_plants]List of Plants and Ch ar. (Wikipedia)[/url] [u][b]Sources of Non-GMO and Heirloom Seeds:[/b][/u] (Have a near infinite sourc e of clean, natural seeds) [url=http://rareseeds.com]Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds[/url] [url=http://www.heirloomseeds.com]Heirloom Seeds[/url] [url=http://theseedsite.co.uk/harvesting.html]How to Harvest Your Seeds[/url] [url=http://www.plantanswers.com/parsons_preferred_seed.htm]Local Heirloom Seeds [/url] Let's also share amongst ourselves... [u][b]Plant Propagation:[/u][/b]

[url=http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-001/426-001_pdf.pdf]Propagation from Seeds[/ url] [url=http://www.wikihow.com/Plant-Seeds-in-a-Basic-Seed-Tray]How to Plant Seeds in a Basic Seed Tray[/url] [url=http://gardeninglaunchpad.com/article/makesoil.html]Mixing Your Own Soils[/ url] [u][b]Cheap PVC Greenhouse:[/b][/u] [url=http://www.pvcplans.com/pvc-greenhouse.htm]Plans for Tunnel Style[/url] [url=http://www.snapclamp.com/greenhouse.htm]Plans for Traditional Style[/url] [url=http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/index.cfm?page=_summer_greenhouse]Tips fo r Cooling Your Greenhouse[/url] [url=http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about439.html]Plastic Greenhouse Fi lms, Choosing the Right Covering[/url] [url=http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=Polytunnel&Pag e=1]AKA the Polytunnel[/url] [u][b]Cover Crops and Green Manure:[/b][/u] [url=http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=2&t ax_subject=293&topic_id=1402]A Bunch of Different Sources All-in-one[/url] [u][b]Composting:[/b][/u] (Revitalize dead soil) [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAMy_ZJ0Xa8&feature=fvwrel]Good Intro/How-to [/url] [url=http://journeytoforever.org/compost.html]What is compost?[/url] (Text) [url=http://journeytoforever.org/compost_make.html]How to make your own[/url] [url=http://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/watch/10391]Compost Guru (Video)[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8_PuUon5_Q&feature=related]Compost Tea 1of4 [/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnoaNvNG7gI&feature=related]Compost Tea 2of4 [/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5qjlhtbAfs&feature=related]Compost Tea 3of4 [/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEx6YaiD6Q8&feature=related]Compost Tea 4of4 [/url] [url=https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/download.php?id=125]Free ebook on Compost Teas by ATTRA[/url] [url=http://www.oceanag.co.za/assets/dynamic/11/files/159_1187340249_coarse_comp ost_-_organic.pdf]Coarse Compost (For amending clay soil or mulching)[/url] [url=http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/compostCalc.ht m]Compost Calculator[/url] [u][b]Bell Siphons:[/b][/u] (The Auto Siphon of choice for most AP systems) [url=http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/BIO-10.pdf]Free PDF detailing c onstruction[/url] [u][b]Barrelponics:[/b][/u] (A cheaper flavor of aquaponics, find the barrels on craigslist) [url=http://www.aces.edu/dept/fisheries/education/documents/barrel-ponics.pdf]Gr eat book with step by step instructions[/url] [u][b]IBC Aquaponics:[/b][/u] (Urban Farming: Fast growth rates, low water usage , small space, fish for protein) [url=http://vimeo.com/18196440]Brief Video Intro to AP[/url] [url=http://www.meetup.com/Self-Sufficient-City-Slickers/pages/A_Brief_Intro_to_ Aquaponics/]A Brief Intro to Aquaponics[/url] [url=http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/Travis/IBCofAquaponics1.pdf]Free e-book o n aquaponics principles and also IBC systems[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYFM7J_TpTU]Build your own basic AP system f rom IBCs (Video)[/url]

[u][b]Container Gardens:[/b][/u] (Apartment dwellers with a patio, did you know you're throwing away gold?) [url=http://journeytoforever.org/garden_con-mexico.html]Feeding People in the Sl ums of Mexico[/url] [u][b]Wicking Beds:[/b][/u] (Raised beds that minimize water loss to heat and ev aporation. Great for Texas!) [url=http://scarecrowsgarden.blogspot.com/p/wicking-worm-beds.html]Basics[/url] [url=http://www.instructables.com/id/Wicking-Beds/]Building Principles[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LaaFLqMlhk]Video[/url] [u][b]Self Watering Containers:[/b][/u] (Plastic Container-Based Wicking Gardens ) [url=http://www.globalbuckets.org/]Global Buckets[/url] [url=http://www.seattleoil.com/Flyers/Earthbox.pdf]DIY SWCs (aka Earthboxes)[/ur l] [url=http://www.earthbox.com/pdf/earthbox_planting_instructions.pdf#Earthbox%28T M%29%20Planting%20Guide%20-%20PDF]Earthbox Instructions[/url] [u][b]Terra Preta (Biochar):[/b][/u] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochar]Wikipedia[/url] [url=http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/Make-Biochar-To-Improve-Yo ur-Soil.aspx]MotherEarthNews Intro[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqkWYM7rYpU]Making Biochar for Small Farms[/ url] [url=http://www.bioenergylists.org/andersontludconstruction]Plans for a TLUD Gas sifier[/url] [u][b]Zeer Pots:[/b][/u] (Refrigeration without electricity) [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSZH0K-Qhuw&feature=channel_video_title]Zeer Pots on Scientfic Tuesdays[/url] [u][b]DIY Water Filters:[/b][/u] (Make dirty water drinkable in an emergency) [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PAC6g9EvWk&feature=related]DIY Biosand Wate r Filter[/url] [u][b]Plastic Bag Crocheting:[/b]/[u] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i1W9Mi7jPM]The Basics[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE7L6aiPL_s&feature=related]Lady Sells Plast ic Bag Bags (Purses, beach bags, etc.)[/url] [u][b]Rocket Stoves:[/b][/u] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_stove]Wikipedia[/url] [url=http://www.bioenergylists.org/geoavanstove]Building Principles[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uh2VExcdbY]Video[/url]